UNBELIEVABLE: 24 | History Defined

I left Hackney for Hollywood — LA has nothing on London’s thrum, theatres and late-night thrill

He moved to Los Angeles a decade ago, but Simon Stephenson always knew his latest thriller novel had to be set in London. He explains why the British capital will always have the edge on other cities

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2022

Mourners turned away from queue and funeral viewing areas as thousands line the streets

Pauline Pearce, dubbed the "Hackney Heroine" after the 2011 London riots, was one of the mourners turned away from the queue to see the Queen's coffin in Westminster Hall

Daily Mirror · Sep 19, 2022

Is digging a tunnel under your house the perfect life escape?

The Mole Man of Hackney certainly thought so, perhaps he was on to something. By Eva Wiseman

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2022

Man ‘travelled 200 miles to target Jews in Stamford Hill assaults’

A man travelled nearly 200 miles to “deliberately target” Orthodox Jews on the streets of Hackney, a court has heard.

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2022

Idris Elba proud to bring Beast 'back to the borough' as stars turn out for premiere

Idris Elba has opened up on his pride at being able to bring the premiere of blockbuster Beast to Hackney as stars such as Stormzy offered their support

Daily Mirror · Aug 25, 2022

Why I live in Rectory Road: artist Rose England on the ‘idyllic’ corner of Hackney she calls home

Artist Rose England, whose London print series brings to life her favourite corners of the capital, shares her insider’s intel on this Hackney neighbourhood.

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2022

School evacuated over chemical leak fears with many people treated after mystery smell

The incident, now over in Hackney, London, caused panic as sirens were herd "going wild" near the school where some children were heard playing outside despite the summer break

Daily Mirror · Aug 19, 2022

Police increase presence in Hackney after two shootings within an hour

A man in his 20s was also stabbed during a night of crime in the London borough

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2022

London Fields shooting: Man rushed to hospital after shooting in Hackney street

A man has been rushed to hospital after being shot in a street in east London.

Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2022

Fundraiser for east London gay bar hits £100,000 target after surge in donations

Friends of the Joiners Arms intend to create the UK’s first community-run LGBTQ+ venue to replace pub on Hackney Road

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2022